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10 Dec 2021

Commenting on the latest monthly GDP data released today (Friday) which show monthly growth in October at only 0.1%, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

"The UK’s recovery was already in the slow lane. This week’s new restrictions will slow it further without financial support for the sectors that will be hit. Ministers should reboot furlough right now to protect jobs and livelihoods.”

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